Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

"This Zhao Bingjun really has a lot of tricks, which made me worry about him." Guan Xuqing had just received the news from Rome that Zhao Binjun captured the mafia old man Don Vito Corleone and his family alive in one fell swoop, and handed them over to him. The Italian government and the Italian Prime Minister immediately signed a government order to thoroughly crack down on the Mafia. All Italian troops originally stationed in Afghanistan were withdrawn to the country and carried out a fatal blow to the Palermo area, the mafia's lair.Guan Xuqing rubbed his hands excitedly, and said to Feng Xianghua and others present: "I will pass on my order, and I will immediately order Zhao Bingjun to return to Beijing to deliver the order, and just leave a minister to contact the Italian government."

"Cha." Xiong Xiling reminded the emperor with a smile: "The British business delegation is still waiting for your reception."

"Okay, I'll go now, and you all go to make preparations."

The British business delegation to Beijing this time consists of 7 people, all of whom represent some of the more famous companies in the UK. I heard that the head of the delegation is an earl named Jorio Gallagher.

As soon as he saw the head of state of China, Gallagher, who was in his fifties, said with extraordinary enthusiasm: "Your Majesty the Great Emperor, it is the greatest honor in my life to meet you. Please accept my most sincere thanks to you." respect!"

Guan Xuqing said calmly: "I am also very honored to meet friends who have come from afar. Welcome to China. Please sit down." Seeing a familiar face smiling at him, Guan Xuqing's heart tightened, unexpectedly that person came again.Guan Xuqing asked, "Mr. Yorio, what are your plans for this trip to China?"

"Invest, make money, my respected Majesty the Great Emperor." Gallagher seemed to be surprised why the other party would ask such a question: "My colleagues told me that China is full of gold, so how can we not be tempted? We The mission I undertake this time is to come to inspect China's investment environment and the specific investment scale; Your Majesty the Great Emperor, I hope you can give us convenient conditions for our inspection."

"Naturally the Empire welcomes you, and I will try my best to provide you with convenience." Guan Xuqing said absent-mindedly. He didn't really trust this British man named Gallagher, and vaguely felt that there was something hidden under Gallagher's sincere smile and humble words. What a dark secret.

"Respected Your Majesty the Great Emperor." Gallagher, who must say "respect" said: "I have a small personal request. I have always been curious about the mysterious and beautiful Tibet in your country. I really want to It is my lifelong wish to go there and have a look. I would like to ask you to issue a special pass for me, so that I can freely breathe the clean air of Tibet without hindrance.”

Guan Xuqing sneered, the fox still showed its tail, Gallagher's real purpose was in Tibet, but after seeing through the British trick, Guan Xuqing still felt an unspeakable uneasiness in his heart, he couldn't tell what it was, "Mr. Yorio, you have to understand that the war in India has subsided soon, and Tibet and India are not very peaceful. It is very likely that Indian thugs and rebels will enter Tibet. You know that these people hate the British very much. I don't know if I can guarantee your safety, so I hope you will think about it carefully." Guan Xuqing didn't want to expose Gallagher's tricks in person.

Gallagher seemed a little excited: "In order to realize my dream, we are not afraid of any difficulties. Your Majesty the Great Emperor, please help me realize this wish no matter what."

"Okay then, I will help you complete this plan as you wish." Guan Xuqing seemed unable to resist Gallagher's opinion on the surface, and said helplessly: "Mr. Jorio, in order to ensure your safety, I will You provide a platoon of soldiers with protection to avoid any unpleasant incidents that will damage the friendship between China and Britain."

Gallagher became anxious when he heard this: "No, no, my lord, I am very grateful for your kindness, but the British are fully capable of ensuring their own safety, and those Indians cannot harm us."

A look of contempt flashed across Guan Xuqing's face, and then he smiled and said: "That's the only way to go, tomorrow you will get my special pass, and you will have unimpeded travel in Tibet!"

The overjoyed Gallagher expressed his thanks one after another, and then said some things that had nothing to do with the business with the emperor, then stood up and said goodbye.

"Your Majesty the Great Emperor, there is a distinguished companion who is here with us this time, I believe you are very happy to see her." Having reached the door, Gallagher suddenly said ambiguously: "Then we will Let me take my leave first, and leave this distinguished guest to meet with you alone."

When Gallagher and his British business delegation left here, only the British girl Guan Xuqing knew very well was left in the hall.This time she dressed up as a man, and slowly took off her hat, revealing a pretty face.Guan Xuqing sighed helplessly.

The visitor was none other than Princess Ginny, the cousin of the former British King Edward VII.

During the Beijing Olympics a while ago, Ginny boldly expressed her admiration for the Chinese emperor, but at the time Guan Xuqing was unwilling to cause unnecessary trouble for this, so she rejected this feeling. Ni went all the way to China.

"Why, are you afraid to face me?" Ginny said charmingly, and Guan Xuqing even felt that the other person had quietly approached her face.

Guan Xuqing turned around and glanced at Ginny. They hadn't seen each other for a year. Ginny was more mature and sexy than before. Her two bulging chests looked like two overripe peaches, as if they were about to break through her clothes and come out of the cocoon.

"Where is it, Princess Ginny." Guan Xuqing said with a smile: "I'm just wondering why you suddenly appeared in front of me like a magic trick. You know, Beijing and London are too far apart."

"Did you forget? When we met last time, you invited me to come to Beijing again when I had time. This time I was invited." Ginny said cheerfully: "I am very honored and happy to receive Such an invitation."

Have you ever invited her?Guan Xuqing thought for a while before he suddenly realized that he did say "If there is a chance, I hope to see your beautiful figure again in China in the future", but I didn't expect this girl to take it seriously. After all, it was caused by myself matter.However, Guan Xuqing was indeed moved by Ginny's infatuation in his heart. It is indeed rare that there are girls in the British royal family who are so persistent in their feelings.

Guan Xuqing said gruffly: "Oh, it's like this, I'm naturally very happy that you can come, but I heard the news that my cousin, King Edward VII of England, resigned from the throne, and I lost another bosom friend in the world. .”

A trace of sadness flashed in Ginny's beautiful eyes: "But this is not a bad thing for Edward, at least he is finally with his beloved. He is currently taking Wallis around the world, and is leaving Before London, he still said that he would never forget you as an old friend. He said that he had never seen a head of state who was as young as you, full of vigor and charm, and he hoped to meet you again. In fact, I am not the same Well, but I am luckier than him, and this time I got my wish to meet you."

Regarding Edward VII, Guan Xuqingyuan did not have such a deep impression on the former Kaiser Wilhelm II. On the contrary, he did not have any affection for the flamboyant British king. It gave Guan Xuqing a sense of satisfaction. "Since you're here, let's have fun in China. Your delegation is going to Tibet. How about you, will you follow?"

Middle East Storm Chapter 737 Mysterious delegation

Unexpectedly, Ginny said disdainfully: "What kind of business delegation, they are here to investigate in name, but in fact they are a group of spies, they were ordered by the British MI[-] to spy on Tibet; Britain has long coveted Tibet. Three feet, I regard it as a necessary place to get through the gate of China, and after the Indian war, the Chinese army is also very curious about the ability to control India, and I want to take this opportunity to see what happened.”

Although Guan Xuqing had already guessed this, he was still surprised by Ginny's outspokenness. After all, she was also a British princess, so how could she betray her compatriots?Ginny didn't care about the other person's expression, and continued: "You must be very surprised why I told you this, because I love you, and I have fallen madly in love with you since the last time we met, so I don't care about anything, I have traveled far and wide I came to Beijing from London just to pursue my love; His Majesty the Great Emperor, don’t you feel moved by this sincere love?”

Guan Xuqing was like swallowing Coptis chinensis in his mouth, and couldn't think of suitable words to answer except for a wry smile.It was undeniable that Ginny was very attractive and alluring to the opposite sex, including Guan Xuqing, but for some reason, ever since he saw Ginny for the first time last time, he always felt that she was a dangerous woman.From the time we met at the ball to now when Ginny came to China all the way, Guan Xuqing's intuition told him that there were too many elements of drama and coincidence.

"Your Highness, I am very grateful for your affection for me." At this time, Guan Xuqing regained his composure: "But I still say that, I already have many wives and many children, which is enough for me. , you are still young, and you have plenty of time to pursue many loves that are more suitable for you."

Ginny said bitterly: "Maybe you think I'm mean, but I can't hide my feelings for you. Well, then, I will stay in Beijing until the day you accept me."

To be honest, Guan Xuqing was a little moved. Seeing Ginny walk out of the hall without looking back, he even wanted to go over and hug her, but reason made him restrain himself.

This strange British business delegation and Princess Ginny came too suddenly. Gallagher and the others must have come here to spy on information. As for Princess Ginny, is it really just for love, or is there some other purpose? ?But Zhao Bingjun is not around, I am afraid that the answer to this question will be difficult to solve for a while.

"What do you think of the British business delegation?" Guan Xuqing immediately called Liang Qichao and expressed his thoughts: "These people must have come for Tibet, but I am surprised that they It’s too obvious to do it, and others can see through it at a glance.”

"I have informed the police department to secretly monitor these people." Liang Qichao replied slowly: "Any move they do will be under our control, but I always feel that there must be some secret hidden in it. Investigate clearly!"

Guan Xuqing nodded and said: "I think so too, these people came too suddenly, by the way, there is a woman in the delegation, named Ginny, do you know this person?"

"I know." Liang Qichao quickly replied: "Ginny is the cousin of Edward VII. Before Edward abdicated, Ginny was named Princess Tao Junke. According to the information we have, she came to Beijing this time. Mainly because of you..."

Liang Qichao didn't dare to speak too clearly, because he was a little unnatural when he saw the emperor's face.

Guan Xuqing pondered and said: "I always feel that there is something wrong with this woman, but I can't tell for a while. You need to send more people to watch this woman carefully. Also, don't let this matter out, so as not to startle the snake. "

"twitter."

The activities of the British business delegation were not as expected by Guan Xuqing. After they got the emperor's special pass, they did not leave Beijing in a hurry. Instead, they wandered around in the imperial city, showing a strong interest in those military factories and important military sites. With the special pass in and out, from time to time, I wrote and drew something on the paper.No one stopped them, the plainclothes policemen of the empire just watched all this silently, because what Guan Xuqing wanted to know most was what they wanted to do and what was the real purpose of coming to China!

During this period of time, Ginny stayed in the hotel obediently and did not go anywhere. However, as her princess, the British envoy in Beijing never visited her. This was because they did not know that the princess was coming. What about Beijing, or is there another reason?

After staying in Beijing for a few days, Gallagher and others finally set off, but instead of going directly to Tibet, they made a detour to Huludao and Qinhuangdao, two fully enclosed military ports.Huludao and Qinhuangdao are the newly built important shipyards and military ports of the empire. They each have 8 slipways, 2 3-ton docks, 2 1.5-ton docks and 4 [-]-ton docks.The empire attached great importance to these two places, so it couldn't help but block the mouth of the Bohai Sea, and also prohibited any ships from entering the two ports, which became a fully enclosed military port and one of the most mysterious military locations of the empire.The purpose of Gallagher and his party seems to be very clear, to find out China's military facilities and military strength, but when they got here, even the emperor's special pass was invalid, and the delegation was all blocked outside and not allowed to enter.

When the Beijing Police Department reported the itinerary of Gallagher's activities to the emperor, Guan Xuqing did not look happy. The activities of Gallagher and others were too blatant, as if they wanted to tell the Chinese secret agents that we are spies, that is, To spy on Chinese intelligence.Guan Xuqing threw the report materials on the table casually: "These things are of no value. The intelligence collected by Gallagher is traveling according to the route we have set in advance. If the British spies only have such a few tricks, it is true. I underestimated them too much, the key to the problem I see is still the princess."

"But Princess Ginny has been staying in the hotel and hasn't stepped out of the house for several days." The police chief said helplessly: "Our plainclothes are always watching closely nearby. As long as she makes any move, she can't escape us." Sight."

Guan Xuqing murmured: "Could it be that I was wrong? That princess really came to Beijing because of me?"

The chief of police said: "I hope it is only related to feelings. If you really came with some ulterior purpose, then Yingyuan people have paid too much money."

"Tap these British people." Guan Xuqing decided not to think about these things anymore: "At about the same time, I will arrest Gallagher and his gang. We don't have the patience to play with them any longer. As for Ginny, Regardless of whether she moves or not, I can't stop monitoring her for a minute, I always feel that there must be something wrong with this woman."

"By the way, the New Year's Ball held by the British Minister will be held tomorrow night. Will you go?" Liang Qichao asked: "I have already arranged people there, and I want to see if there is any connection between this ball and that princess."

"Go and see what kind of medicine the British sell in their gourds." Guan Xuqing said in a deep voice, "If the British envoy doesn't invite Ginny to such a scene, it really can't be justified."

The New Year's Ball at the British Legation has now become a repertoire for British personnel in China and Chinese officials to get closer and enhance friendship.However, it is a bit of a misnomer to call it the New Year’s Ball. Generally, it will be held in the second month after the New Year’s Eve. Those who can be invited by the British Minister are either Chinese dignitaries or celebrities. Almost all senior government officials in Beijing have attended However, only the imperial emperor Guan Xuqing was not interested in such things and never participated in them once.

Before this year's ball, the British Minister McCann sent an invitation to the Chinese emperor politely, but he didn't have the extravagant hope that the emperor could attend. However, two hours before the ball started, he suddenly received a notice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , the Chinese emperor will accept the banquet of the British minister and attend the ball 30 minutes after the ball starts, but he will not bring his family to attend.This is really great news for the British embassy. In McCann’s impression, the emperor has never attended any ball held by the embassy, ​​including the Italians who have become more and more close to the Chinese in the past two years; Does the sudden decision to participate indicate to the outside world that China has begun to pay more attention to improving Sino-British relations.Diplomacy is no small matter, and every seemingly minor matter can often accurately convey a certain message.

McCann attached great importance to the arrival of the Chinese emperor. He brought the staff of the embassy to the gate 10 minutes earlier to wait. This was the first time in the history of the British embassy's foreign reception.It was warm inside the house, but outside the house, the biting cold wind in Beijing made the British a little overwhelmed. Fortunately, the waiting time was not long. The emperor's car arrived 5 minutes earlier than the scheduled time, which seemed to be telling McCann that China The emperor attached great importance to this ball.

Guan Xuqing is still the same, with a faint smile on his face. There is something in this smile that you will never be able to see clearly. Beside him are the Prime Minister Liang Qichao and the Supreme Commander Feng Xianghua. Except for the accident of the emperor, The simultaneous appearance of the two giants in China's political circles also added a lot to the weight of this ball.

"Your Majesty the Great Emperor, the most valued partner of the British Empire, I am really glad that you can come to the ball." McCann stretched out his hand cautiously, wanting to shake hands with the other party: "On this beautiful night, what can be better than you What's more exciting about coming?"

Guan Xuqing held McCann's hand and said with a smile: "Mr. Minister, your Chinese is getting better and better now. China and Britain are close partners. Besides, the ball is held in Beijing. Of course I will come to join you." .”

Middle East Storm Chapter 738 The Ball at the British Embassy

A trace of regret suddenly appeared on McCann's face, and he said, "It's really a pity that you didn't bring the queen here. Anyone who has seen the queen will never forget her beauty and nobility."